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Posted May 30, 2015
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rtcvb32: Hmmm although semi-unrelated, I remember reading about a student before who looked over nutritional charts, and took a specific combination of seeds that matched those requirements and blended them into a powder, then he just added the powder to water. It was bland (I think) but otherwise cost 1/4th the cost of normal for food, no chewing involved, easier digestion (already broken down pretty small due to the blender)... Meal time and cooking was reduced down to like 2 minutes per meal.

Damn I wish I could remember where I read that from... Going really on the cheap you could do that for a few months, or convert and live on it permanently.
Soylent?
Posted May 30, 2015
"IT'S A COOKBOOK!"
Posted May 30, 2015
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rtcvb32: Damn I wish I could remember where I read that from... Going really on the cheap you could do that for a few months, or convert and live on it permanently.
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OlivawR: ? <a href="http://www.gog.com/forum/general/how_much_do_you_spend_on_food_per_month/post91" class="link_arrow"></a></div> Actually i think that was it. There's a link for [url=http://robrhinehart.com/?p=298]how i stopped eating food on the wiki, and it looks like it's right....

Far as i can tell it's still DIY... But $200 spent up front to make it and process it, would probably go well for a few months if you can stand it... Hell i might try it too, i usually get nibbly (rather than hungry).
Posted May 30, 2015
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OlivawR: ? <a href="http://www.gog.com/forum/general/how_much_do_you_spend_on_food_per_month/post91" class="link_arrow"></a></div><div class="small_avatar_2_h"><img src="//images.gog.com/e042d6b70bbe50b6e96c3a20ddbd5bcc5299ae09e14b1f2ad1a305ada1fe5e08_avm.jpg" width="16" height="16" alt="avatar" /></div><span class="quot_text"><span class="quot_user_name">rtcvb32: </span></span>Actually i think that was it. There's a link for [url=http://robrhinehart.com/?p=298]how i stopped eating food on the wiki, and it looks like it's right....

Far as i can tell it's still DIY... But $200 spent up front to make it and process it, would probably go well for a few months if you can stand it... Hell i might try it too, i usually get nibbly (rather than hungry).
After looking at it, there still seems to be something lacking. While you can conjure up the nutrients that make up the body, what about the chemicals the body makes on its own?

Could there be other stimuli through regular food rather than just a strict nutrient based diet? Maybe something that makes it a bit more balanced? I'm certainly curious.
Posted May 30, 2015
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JDelekto: After looking at it, there still seems to be something lacking. While you can conjure up the nutrients that make up the body, what about the chemicals the body makes on its own?

Could there be other stimuli through regular food rather than just a strict nutrient based diet? Maybe something that makes it a bit more balanced? I'm certainly curious.
It does seem certain vitamins, enzymes and even bacteria would be missing... Although important, maybe less so if there's less they have to process. I don't know.
Posted May 30, 2015
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tinyE: "IT'S A COOKBOOK!"
We are here to serve man.
Posted May 30, 2015
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OlivawR: ? <a href="http://www.gog.com/forum/general/how_much_do_you_spend_on_food_per_month/post91" class="link_arrow"></a></div><div class="small_avatar_2_h"><img src="//images.gog.com/e042d6b70bbe50b6e96c3a20ddbd5bcc5299ae09e14b1f2ad1a305ada1fe5e08_avm.jpg" width="16" height="16" alt="avatar" /></div><span class="quot_text"><span class="quot_user_name">rtcvb32: </span></span>Actually i think that was it. There's a link for [url=http://robrhinehart.com/?p=298]how i stopped eating food on the wiki, and it looks like it's right....

Far as i can tell it's still DIY... But $200 spent up front to make it and process it, would probably go well for a few months if you can stand it... Hell i might try it too, i usually get nibbly (rather than hungry).
One of my roommate's replaced 2/3 of her meals with soylent a couple months ago. As she usually would forget to eat period this has been a major boon to her physical health. That said she says it tastes like especially bland oatmeal and I refuse to try it.
Posted May 30, 2015
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EBToriginal: That said she says it tastes like especially bland oatmeal and I refuse to try it.
Would you care to try delicacies overseas? Perhaps blood worms or live octopus? I hear there's a new flour and treats coming out made entirely of crickets...

Seriously, what I've read and seen, this is as safe of a food option as you could get. If you're squeamish about a shake, you're take taking it too seriously.
Posted May 30, 2015
i spend way to much man, everything is way expensive nowadays, if you cook you own food, you will mostly likely save money, go cereal saves time and money during exam
Posted May 30, 2015
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EBToriginal: That said she says it tastes like especially bland oatmeal and I refuse to try it.
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rtcvb32: Would you care to try delicacies overseas? Perhaps blood worms or live octopus? I hear there's a new flour and treats coming out made entirely of crickets...

Seriously, what I've read and seen, this is as safe of a food option as you could get. If you're squeamish about a shake, you're take taking it too seriously.
I'm not "squeamish" over it, I see no reason to purposefully seek the blandest, least interesting option.
Posted May 30, 2015
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EBToriginal: I'm not "squeamish" over it, I see no reason to purposefully seek the blandest, least interesting option.
Bland oatmeal is like rice, and tofu... They probably take on the flavor of anything you add to it.

I'm quite certain you can add other food as well, perhaps blend and mix it with a strawberry shake... Or even... perhaps some syrups... We have a few we got from Cash&Carry, and a little bit adds a lot of flavor, be it to icecream, or something else...
Posted May 30, 2015
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EBToriginal: I'm not "squeamish" over it, I see no reason to purposefully seek the blandest, least interesting option.
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rtcvb32: Bland oatmeal is like rice, and tofu... They probably take on the flavor of anything you add to it.

I'm quite certain you can add other food as well, perhaps blend and mix it with a strawberry shake... Or even... perhaps some syrups... We have a few we got from Cash&Carry, and a little bit adds a lot of flavor, be it to icecream, or something else...
Once you add flavor is ceases being bland. That's just a truism. I have normal instant oatmeal in the mornings with some better than bullion in jt because otherwise I shit once every three weeks.
Posted May 30, 2015
If you want to eat affordable and cheaply (relatively) the most important thing you can do is learn some basics about cooking and prepare most of your own meals. Also see if there are any farmers markets in your areas the sometimes can be cheaper then grocery stores. If you are a cooking novice just find a cookbook for healthy eating for beginners.

But with a little bit of cooking practice to find some recipes you like and cooking in larger batches (i.e. put the leftovers in the fridge and eat it over multiple meals) there is no reason why a single person could not eat very healthily and balanced diet for $200-300 a month (depending on tastes and where in the country you live).
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Posted May 30, 2015
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catpower1980: LOL, foreigners think Belgium is paradise then when they get here they get disappointed. I knew a Palestinian who prefered going back to his country than staying here.
As a foreigner who lived in Belgium for almost 2 years and still regularly visits, I disagree. I didn't think it was a paradise, and I was quite impressed with a variety of things when I got there. I still like my own native country more, but that's very much my bias.
Posted May 30, 2015
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catpower1980: LOL, foreigners think Belgium is paradise then when they get here they get disappointed. I knew a Palestinian who prefered going back to his country than staying here.
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P1na: As a foreigner who lived in Belgium for almost 2 years and still regularly visits, I disagree. I didn't think it was a paradise, and I was quite impressed with a variety of things when I got there. I still like my own native country more, but that's very much my bias.
Well, everyone has its own story and background of course, so the experience can vary a lot from people to people ;)
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